Bupleurum flavum
Bupleurum flavum, commonly known as Golden Bupleurum, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds like saikosaponins. These constituents offer potent anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory properties, making it a significant plant for treating liver ailments and supporting immune health.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum flavum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Bupleurum, specifically as the species Bupleurum flavum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bupleurum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bupleurum flavum, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and locality. In Bulgaria, it is commonly referred to by the Bulgarian name жълта урока.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | жълта урока | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Europe and Asia. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Bulgaria and Greece. It is also present in the European portion of Türkiye. Moving into Western Asia, the species inhabits the East Aegean Islands. Finally, the plant's range extends further into the main territory of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as golden threadsel, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine for its bioactive properties found within its aerial parts. These above-ground components include the slender, yellowish-green stems, the lanceolate leaves, and the characteristic bright yellow umbels of small flowers. When harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners focus on the entire structure exposed to the air, as these sections contain the essential secondary metabolites required for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum flavum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulin, betulinic acid, isokaempferide, isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, isorhamnetin 3-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isokaempferide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin 3-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jasminol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nemerosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |